Domestic Violence Education for Florida Nurses

Domestic Violence Education for Florida Nurses is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2029-09-03

Course Description:
MANDATORY FLORIDA NURSING CEU: RN/LPN/CNS/ARNP. CNE course covers care for victims of domestic violence, health effects on adult and child victims, legal remedies for protection, lethality and risk issues, available community resources and victim services, and reporting requirements in Florida. Florida Board of Nursing approved provider.

Course Learning Objectives:

• Define “domestic violence” according to Florida law.
• Identify the different types of domestic violence.
• Describe who is affected by domestic violence.
• Discuss the healthcare implications and adverse effects of domestic violence.
• List common risk factors, lethality issues, and dynamics of abuse.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of domestic violence.
• Discuss appropriate documentation in cases of suspected domestic violence.
• Summarize Florida’s mandatory reporting, information sharing,  and referral requirements.
• Identify community resources and victim services and protections.